Harvard Square
Curious George Shop to re-open
Anderson Memorial Bridge, which students use to reach the athletic facilities and Business School, is slated to be renovated in the coming years.
Curious George To Reopen Doors
Curious George & Friends, a beloved children’s bookstore prominently located in Harvard Square, will reopen under new management this spring after it closed this past June.
Post-It Notes Adorn Storefront
If you happened to have passed by Brattle Street today, you may have noticed a cluster of multicolored post-it notes brightening the windows of an empty storefront. In response to the words "Who inspires you?" written in bold black sharpie, the post-it notes express gratitude for a range of beloved people and things. If you're looking for a pick-me-up, these 3x3 inch squares may do the trick.
New Restaurant Has a Long History
First Printer Restaurant opened its doors last week, boasting a menu of upscale American fare. A plaque identifies the 15 Dunster Street address as the site of America’s first printing press, which was used to publish religious tracts for nearby Harvard College.
Super Sunday Activities
Get ready for the most anticipated sports event of the season. This weekend means Super Bowl Sunday, and whether you want to watch the New England Patriots crush the New York Giants (or vice-versa), Madonna's halftime performance, or the always entertaining commercials, a viewing party is sure to enhance the experience. Look no further for your viewing needs, as Flyby has the scoop on the premier Super Bowl parties and events going on around campus.
Jodi Kantor to Discuss 'The Obamas'
New York Times correspondent Jodi Kantor left Harvard Law School to pursue a career in journalism, but this Tuesday evening she returns to Cambridge to discuss and sign copies of her recently released book, "The Obamas," at an event hosted by the Harvard Book Store.
The Latest on Panera Bread
As many of you may remember, back in July Panera Bread announced that it would be opening a new location in Harvard Square, next to Qdoba and in the spot where Bob Slate Stationer used to be.
Harvard Square Chocolate Festival
Harvard Square was packed this afternoon with a multitude of chocolate lovers mulling about and sampling desserts from Cambridge businesses such as J.P. Licks and Bertucci's Italian Restaurant. A few hundred individuals also participated in the Harvard Square Treasure Hunt, which took treasure-seekers to Harvard Square stores to answer questions such as "What band and candy, made in Cambridge, share the same name?"
Volunteers Conduct Homeless Census
More than 30 volunteers—equipped with blankets, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and scarves—fanned out through Cambridge and Somerville at 2 a.m. Thursday morning to carry out the annual Cambridge Homeless Census, a count that Congress mandates that local homeless service organizations conduct in order to receive funding.
New Elevator Opens at Harvard MBTA Station
The first phase of a multimillion dollar project meant to increase wheelchair accessibility to the Harvard MBTA station came to a close on Thursday with the opening of a new elevator in Brattle Square, leaving behind a legacy of frustration during the 17-month-long project.
New Restaurant Orinoco Opens in Harvard Square
Venezuelan restaurant Orinoco, which has locations in the South End and Brookline, opened its third eatery in Harvard Square last week.
Out of Town News Founder Sheldon Cohen Honored in Retirement
The Harvard Square Business Association honored Sheldon Cohen, a man known for more than six decades as the “unofficial mayor of Harvard Square,” at a storytelling celebration on Tuesday night.
